Namina Forna Knihy

„Jsou to dívky, nebo démonky? Začátek strhující fantasy, která vám vyrazí dech.“ Šestnáctiletá Deka žije ve strachu. Během Rituálu čistoty musí prokázat, že se může stát plnohodnotnou členkou své vesnice. Když pak v den obřadu krvácí zlatě – démonickou barvou nečistoty – ví, že ji čeká něco horšího než smrt. Možnost uniknout strašlivému osudu přijde spolu se záhadnou ženou, která jí nabídne místo ve zvláštní císařské armádě. Nic však není takové, jak se na první pohled zdá, a Deka začíná odhalovat temný odkaz vlastních předků…

Deka embarks on a perilous journey to confront the gods and save her faltering empire, driven by the urgency to uncover the source of her divinity before her mortal form fails. Alongside her friends, she discovers a new realm that presents a devastating dilemma: she must choose between ascending to godhood at the cost of losing her loved ones or risking the annihilation of the world. This gripping narrative explores themes of sacrifice, loyalty, and the heavy burden of power.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The epic, hotly anticipated sequel to the instant bestseller The Gilded Ones about a girl with the power to remake her world—or destroy it. “Fans of Children of Blood and Bone, Mulan, and the Dora Milaje from Black Panther are going to adore [The Gilded Ones].”—BuzzFeed It's been six months since Deka freed the goddesses in the ancient kingdom of Otera and discovered who she really is... but war is waging across the kingdom, and the real battle has only just begun. For there is a dark force growing in Otera—a merciless power that Deka and her army must stop. Yet hidden secrets threaten to destroy everything Deka has known. And with her own gifts changing, Deka must discover if she holds the key to saving Otera... or if she might be its greatest threat. The Merciless Ones is the second thrilling installment of the epic fantasy series in which a young heroine fights against a world that would dare tame her. ★ "This book shimmers like gold."—School Library Journal, starred review

It's been six months since Deka freed the goddesses in the ancient kingdom of Otera and discovered who she really is... but war is waging across the kingdom, and the real battle has only just begun. For there is a dark force growing in Otera--a merciless power that Deka and her army must stop.Yet hidden secrets threaten to destroy everything Deka has known. And with her own gifts changing, Deka must discover if she holds the key to saving Otera... or if she might be its greatest threat.The Merciless Ones is the second thrilling installment of the epic fantasy series in which a young heroine fights against a world that would dare tame her.

The unmissable finale to New York Times bestselling YA fantasy series THE GILDED ONES, set in an ancient West African-inspired world and perfect for fans of CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE and BLACK PANTHER.Deka is a goddess-in-waiting with the potential to save her people from the brutal ancient goddesses who terrorize her kingdom of Otera. But first she must find her celestial essence - and if the Gilded Ones find it before she does, they will drain her power and tear Otera apart. Alongside her army of friends, Deka faces the hardest battle of her life - not just with the goddesses but with her own doubts. What if becoming a goddess makes her as evil as the Gilded Ones? And is she ready to leave her earthly life and loves behind? THE ETERNAL ONES is the final thrilling installment of the epic fantasy series in which a young heroine fights against a world that would dare tame her.Praise for THE GILDED ONES:"Namina Forna could be the Toni Morrison of YA Fantasy." - Refinery 29"The Gilded Ones redefines sisterhood and is sure to leave readers both inspired and ultimately hopeful." -Stephanie Garber, #1 NYT bestselling author of Caraval"Debut author Namina Forna's created a fierce female protagonist you'll root for and a captivating world that feels so real you can step inside it." - Bookriot

Band 3 von Die Göttinnen von Otera erscheint im Herbst 2023.